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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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